Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for New Zealand, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 11 Jul 2022 · latest WHO report 9 Sep 2025 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, New Zealand has reported 104 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 11 July 2022. That is the 63rd highest total worldwide and the 2nd in Oceania. The rate is 19.5 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months.
Total confirmed cases: New Zealand
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
New Zealand: 104 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: New Zealand
By month of report to WHO
New Zealand: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: New Zealand
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Mpox in New Zealand: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in New Zealand?
New Zealand has reported 104 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 63rd highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in New Zealand?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in New Zealand in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in New Zealand?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 9 September 2025.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in New Zealand?
Clade Ib has not been reported for New Zealand in WHO situation reports so far. Cases there have been clade II or clade Ia. The worldwide list of clade Ib countries is on the main tracker page.
When was the first mpox case in New Zealand?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for New Zealand was recorded on 11 July 2022.
How does New Zealand compare with other countries?
New Zealand has 19.5 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 2nd in Oceania by total cases.
How can I protect myself from mpox?
Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like mpox, do not share bedding, towels or utensils with someone who is sick, and wash hands often. Vaccination with MVA-BN is recommended for people at higher risk; check with local health services in New Zealand for availability.